Director Of Field Operations And Maintenance

TL;DR

Director of Field Operations and Maintenance: Leading the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and modular distributed power plants with an accent on safe, reliable uptime optimization and field team execution. Focus on coordinating major service events, managing preventative/corrective maintenance programs, and using SCADA/EMS and CMMS to improve performance across grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter deployments.

Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Salary: $200,000 - $240,000 + annual bonus eligibility

Company

hirify.global provides long-term careers and operates in power systems/PSD rental operations.

What you will do

• Lead commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and modular distributed power plants using natural gas turbines and natural gas reciprocating engines.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance of fielded assets under a turnkey, owner-operator model.
• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programs and coordinate major service events with the Parent Company (CAT Dealer).
• Use SCADA and energy management systems to optimize performance and uptime.
• Manage field teams and coordinate vendor/OEM activities for system performance and reliability.
• Support positive customer experiences while upholding company core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent field experience).
• Minimum 12 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with natural gas turbines and/or reciprocating engines.
• Experience managing field teams in a multi-site or mobile asset environment.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and remote monitoring tools.
• Experience with maintenance planning and tracking systems (CMMS) and with Caterpillar (CAT) equipment or CAT dealers.

Nice to have

• Experience in data center, industrial, utility, or oil and gas environments.
• Familiarity with grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter applications.
• Experience with modular or rapidly deployable power systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off; 401(k) with $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• In-house training and tuition reimbursement.
• Tool allowances and tool loans; employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for overtime and shift differential (if applicable).

Hiring process

• Review of qualifications and experience aligned to power generation operations, maintenance, and field leadership.
• Interviews to assess leadership, safety/compliance focus, and operational reliability experience.
• Final evaluation based on fit for field operations and maintenance responsibilities.